you are welcome to participate in the IV Moscow International Conference «Molecular Phylogenetics MolPhy-4», which will take place at Moscow State University during 23 -26 September, 2014.

The «Molecular Phylogenetics» conferences are run biannually to provide a stimulating platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences in contemporary phylogenetics, molecular evolution and bioinformatics, developing methodology, algorithms, and applications for state-of-the-art analyses of molecular genetic data. The last conference «Molecular Phylogenetics MolPhy-3» was organized during 31 July – 4 August 2012 at Moscow State University. Contributions to the conference laid out a special issue of the BioMed Research International journal (IF 2.88). The issue was later suggested by the publisher to run on a regular annual basis. This year, interested authors are welcome to use the unannounced deadline extension offered by the publisher and submit their work to the special issue «Molecular Phylogenetics 2014» by September 12.

The conference primary scope in the realm of molecular evolution is phylogenetics and evolutionary genomics, phyloinformatics, reconstructing the Tree of Life, and various applications of phylogenetics. The conference aims to gather leading researchers in the field, stimulate cross-disciplinary interactions, and to establish long-term national and international collaborations. Renowned scientists will present plenary lectures on hot topics. Participants can present findings in 15-minute talks, poster sessions, and software demo sessions. Young investigators are encouraged to participate.

The conference languages are English and Russian, depending on populating particular sessions.